Students use ChatGPT to write assignments, professors use it to grade them. With AI adoption rising on both sides, concerns grow that no one’s truly reading or writing.
CatherineOh Sang-rok, CEO of Hyperithm, was invited to a private dinner with Donald Trump for being one of the top 25 holders of the Trump meme coin. He holds about $3 million worth of the coin, making him the 13th-largest holder worldwide.
AnaisTwelve more people have been charged in a cybercrime case involving the theft of over $263 million in cryptocurrency. The gang used hacking and social tricks to steal funds, which they spent on luxury cars, nightclubs, and expensive goods.
AnaisCrypto millionaires are hiring private security amidst a global rise in kidnappings and threats. A recent Coinbase data breach exposing names and balances has only deepened fears. As digital defenses improve, attackers are going offline, targeting individuals instead. But are bodyguards and protocols enough—or just a false sense of safety in a still-vulnerable space?
CatherineA South Korean woman was sentenced to two years in prison for stealing $500,000 in crypto from her boyfriend and attempting to flee. Her case highlights the global rise in crypto-related crimes, sparking concern among regulators and investors.
KikyoFormer Binance executive Vladimir Smerkis was arrested in Russia over alleged $15 million fraud linked to past projects, not the Blum crypto app. Blum says he’s no longer involved, but users now worry the promised airdrop may not happen.
WeatherlyNetflix and YouTube plan to introduce AI-generated ads in 2026, offering personalised, adaptive advertising. While this could improve user experience, it also raises concerns about privacy and surveillance.
CatherineTwelve people were arrested in Hong Kong for laundering HK$118 million using fake bank accounts and converting cash into cryptocurrency. The group ran the operation from a Mong Kok flat and used over 500 accounts tied to online scams.
AnaisThe Australian Federal Police have seized nearly 25 Bitcoin, a luxury waterfront mansion, and a Mercedes-Benz, alleging the assets are connected to a 2013 cryptocurrency exchange hack.
KikyoSouth Korea’s police have warned officers not to use ChatGPT for work, as it could risk leaking private or case-related information. Other countries like India, Italy, and France have also placed limits on AI tools in government over similar security concerns.
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